about developmental disabilities

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 19% of the 2010 population in the United States had a disability. That is approximately 56.7 million people. An article published by the CDC reported 15% of American children have a developmental disability, including autism and ADHD.

Common Types of Developmental Disabilities

Autism

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Epilepsy

Intellectual Disabilities

Learning Disorders

Assessing Individuals in California

Begin before the individual’s 18th birthday

Be expected to continue indefinitely

3. Present substantial limitations in three or more life activities:

Self Care

Receptive & Expressive Language

Learning

Mobility

Self-Direction

Capacity for Independent Living

Economic Self-Sufficiency

learn the signs & act early

Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn new skills as well as reduce the need for costly interventions over time.

A developmental delay is when a child does not reach milestones at the same time as similarly aged children.

Playing

Learning

Speaking

Behaving

Moving

If You’re Concerned - Don’t Wait!

Talk to your child’s physician. The CDC offers many parent-friendly materials that are research-based, free and easily accessible.

Have a relative of a developmental disability?

For more info about our programs, please contact Kate O'Connor, Director of Programs and Operation at Lifehouse, to discuss your relative’s potential needs.